Habib Faisal to direct for Yash Raj Films

After directing the feel-good film Do Dooni Chaar, which received a lot of appreciation from one and all, writer-director Habib Faisal is now all set to direct a film for Yash Raj Films (YRF).

Habib, it may be recalled has been closely associated with YRF in the capacity of a writer, on various films such as Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Band Baaja Baaraat and even the forthcoming flick Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl.

YRF’s official spokesperson confirmed the news and said that further details of the project will be announced in due course of time.

Wishing Vidya Balan a very happy Birthday

The very name of Vidya Balan brings to us the image of a sweet and homely girl, whom everybody wants to take home before their mothers! Vidya is someone for whom every color in the world holds lots of significance. Her career will surely be ever-green with many sensational films under her belt. Let’s face it…looking at her glowing and growing career, there are many heroines out there, who go green with envy!

Well, the good news is that it’s her birthday today and everyone in the world wants to be a part of this auspicious day! Be it her ‘simply sensational’ debut in Parineeta or her role of a distressed sister in the forthcoming mega flick No One Killed Jessica Vidya has been there, done that! What more can one ask for than to kick start the New Year with the Goddess of beauty herself!

You too can join Bollywood Hungama as we wish this graceful lady a very happy Birthday by posting your messages below:

Live Chat: Sharman Joshi on Nov 9 at 1500 hrs IST

Sharman Joshi is the typical Bollywood hero, who is the darling of millions. He starred in some of the most memorable smash hits that Bollywood has ever witnessed. He has to his credit of having starred in blockbusters like 3 Idiots, Rang De Basanti… to name a few.

The man is back with yet another stellar performance in the forthcoming Allah Ke Banday. Bollywood Hungama brings you a chance to get up, close and personal with this dude only on the Celebrity Chat on Tuesday Nov 9 at 1500 hrs IST

Do not miss for anything in the world!

Celina Jaitly on jury of Cairo Film Festival

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It’s by now common knowledge that Celina Jaitly, the brand ambassador of Egypt, has been doing a good job at that. Hence, it doesn’t come as a surprise to know that she has now been chosen to be on the jury of the forthcoming Cairo Film Festival.

Egypt, which also happens to be one of this Celina’s favorite destinations, holds not just lots of significance, but also a special place in her heart. Talking about this development, Celina said that she is looking forward to being the jury on one of the most esteemed film festivals of the world.

It simply seems like Egypt is the way to go for this ‘Indian bred – Egyptian beauty’! What say, Celina?

US ties with India and Pakistan no ‘zero sum’ game

WASHINGTON: The White House insisted Wednesday that its bid to court India would not come at the expense of Pakistan, or vice versa, a week before President Barack Obama heads to Mumbai and New Delhi.

Tensions have been high in recent weeks between Washington and its anti-terror ally, but officials said that Obama decided to bypass Pakistan on the forthcoming trip purely to devote “proper” time to a visit in 2011.

“The president believes that the US relationship with India and the US relationship with Pakistan does not take place within a kind of zero-sum dynamic,” said Ben Rhodes, a deputy national security advisor.

“It’s often been viewed that way in the past, that if we become closer to one, it’s at the expense of the other.

“We’ve tried to send the signal that it’s the opposite with this administration.”

Given the fierce antipathy between

Himesh’s Kajraare releases with morning shows in just 2 theatres

These days marketing and promoting a film extensively before its release has become almost mandatory. Hence, we were completely taken by surprise when we got to know that the forthcoming Himesh Reshammiya starrer Kajraare has released today (15 Oct) without any fanfare. Yes…you heard it right, Kajraare has released in just 2 cinema halls across India, namely New Empire in Mumbai and Apollo in Pune and that too with just one matinee show at each of these theatres.

There is no denying the fact that after Box Office disasters such as Karzzzz and Radio, Himesh’s market value has taken a beating. However, despite that, no one expected a big budget film like Kajraare to release all of a sudden and that too with morning shows in just 2 cinema halls.

Kajraare is directed by Pooja Bhatt and produced by Bhushan and Krishan Kumar. Why the makers have taken such a sudden and shocking decision is something which remains a mystery as all attempts to contact anyone closely associated with the film proved to be futile.

Aamer confident ahead of England challenge

KARACHI: Mohammad Aamer, Pakistan’s Man of the Match in their series-levelling win at Headingley, is confident that his team can rise to the challenge of taking on England ahead of the first Test which starts on Thursday.

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Hema Malini turns a director

MUMBAI: The Bollywood dream girl would soon be donning the cap of a director in the forthcoming Tell Me O Khuda.

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‘Knock Out’ has been shifted to 1st Oct.

The forthcoming weeks are choc-a-bloc with new releases. If you glance at our ‘Release Dates’ chart [which is updated every week without fail], you will notice that in several weeks, two or more films will be vying for public attention, which, frankly, cannot be helped either, given the flow of new films in the forthcoming days.

Initially, Karan Johar’s WE ARE FAMILY, Arbaaz Khan’s first production DABANGG and Sohail Maklai’s KNOCK OUT were confirmed for 10th September [Eid week]. But Sohail Maklai has decided to shift his film ahead by three weeks, which means that KNOCK OUT, starring Sanjay Dutt, Irrfan and Kangna Ranaut, will now arrive on 1st October.

Confirms Sohail, “Had KNOCK OUT released in the Eid week, we wouldn’t have got Sanju’s dates to promote the film, since he’s shooting out of town. By shifting the film ahead, we are not merely avoiding clashing with two major films, but will also have actors devoting ample time to promote and market our film.” Wise move indeed!

Court to Modi: face BCCI disciplinary panel

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday rejected the petition filed by suspended IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi seeking reconstitution of the disciplinary committee of BCCI to hear allegations against him relating to irregularities in the conduct of the T20 League.

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